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Delta Phi Lambda

Delta Phi Lambda (ΔΦΛ, also known as DFL or DPhiL) is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit Asian-interest sorority in the United States.[3] It was founded at the University of Georgia in 1998.[4] The organization is a co-founder and member of the National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[5] Its campus chapters are members of their local Multicultural Greek Councils (MGCs).[6][7][8]

Delta Phi Lambda
ΔΦΛ
FoundedDecember 5, 1998; 25 years ago (1998-12-05)
University of Georgia
TypeMulticultural
AffiliationNAPA
EmphasisAsian Interest
ScopeNational
MottoLet Our Light Shine Forth[1]
TaglineEverlasting Sisterhood®
Colors  Navy Blue,   Silver
   Secondary colors:
  Cream,   Jade
SymbolButterfly
FlowerBlue Rose
JewelJade
PublicationEVERLASTING Magazine
   The Jade Times (thru 2018)
PhilanthropyOsteoporosis / American Bone Health
Chapters25 collegiate, 5 alumnae
NicknameDFL, DPhiL [2]
Headquarters650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ste. 300 #1503
Atlanta, GA 30308
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

History edit

Delta Phi Lambda was founded by seven students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia on December 5, 1998.[9][1][10] Its founders were:

  • Anh Ngoc Nguyen
  • Theresa Sung
  • Sarah Chong Mi Cho
  • Carmela de Guzman
  • Yvonne Minh Ta
  • Linh Khanh Do
  • Rebecca Kim Stephenson

The organization was founded to advocate for awareness of Asian students, promote camaraderie among Asian and Asian-descended students, and educate the wider University of Georgia community about Asian culture.[10][11] It was also founded to “empower women leaders through its value-based programs, and forge everlasting sisterhood through shared experiences.”[6] The organization’s recognized virtues are loyalty, honesty, respect, dedication, integrity, discipline, and academic excellence.[12]

Delta Phi Lambda chapters have made history in efforts to increase diversity and the multicultural sorority experience in addition to being a founding member of NAPA. In 2010, the Delta Phi Lambda charter at the University of West Florida became the first MGC-affiliated organization on campus.[13] In 2020, The University of Tennessee’s Delta Phi Lambda chapter became the university’s first Asian-interest sorority and the first national Asian interest group on any campus in the state of Tennessee.[14]

Membership edit

Membership in Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is gained via invitation extended to women attending a college or university with an active chapter. As of January 2023, there are over 2,000 Sisters registered as Collegiate or Alumnae Members of Delta Phi Lambda. Sisters of Delta Phi Lambda are referred to as ‘DFLs’ or ‘Butterflies’, as derived from the nickname and symbol of the organization as a whole. Delta Phi Lambda follows in the convention of other social Greek organizations with a strong emphasis on mentorship and bestows unique nicknames on members to demonstrate their individuality amongst the community.

Philanthropy edit

Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc’s charity arm, the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation, was founded in 2010. The Foundation is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Delta Phi Lambda sorority. It provides scholarships and funding for Delta Phi Lambda members.[11]

One of Delta Phi Lambda’s focus areas is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention.[15] The organization, along with the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation, is a supporter of American Bone Health.[16][17] This partnership was officially established in February 2018, with the shared goal of raising awareness for osteoporosis and its impact on individuals' bone health.

Delta Phi Lambda chapters are required by national regulations to hold philanthropic events that increase awareness of social injustice, bring attention to issues facing the Asian community, or support local organizations doing similar work. This can take many forms, including but not limited to raising money to donate to American Bone Health, sponsoring lectures by AAPI professionals,[12] and volunteering at sporting events with charitable contributions.[8]

Publications edit

In November 2009, The Jade Times newsletter was established as the national publication for Delta Phi Lambda. The publication was dedicated to building relationships between Sisters and strengthening bonds of the sisterhood through the celebration of culture, community, education, and women. Due to the loss of leadership, the Jade Times newsletters came to an end in 2018. Seeing this as an opportunity to restructure the publication, it was voted to change The Jade Times newsletter to a magazine format. The official Delta Phi Lambda publication and name for the magazine was declared as Everlasting Magazine in May 2021. The new magazine was meant to inform, educate and inspire members on subjects relevant to Delta Phi Lambda, its chapters, and the fraternal community. The first issue was released on April 4, 2022, which celebrated the women who are shaking up the status quo and making an impact on their campus, in their profession, or the community.[18]

Chapters edit

Collegiate chapters edit

Following are the collegiate chapters of Delta Phi Lambda.[19] Active groups are indicated in bold; inactive chapters are in italics.[16]

Chapter Date Established / Range Institution Location Status References
Alpha December 5, 1998 University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Active [9][1][10]
Beta August 17, 2002 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Active [20]
Gamma February 4, 2001 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Active [14]
Delta (Name reserved) Memorial
Epsilon May 13, 2005 University of Central Florida Orange County, Florida Active [21][22]
Zeta March 25, 2007 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia Active [23]
Eta March 31, 2001 DePaul University Chicago, Illinois Active [24]
Theta March 14, 2002 Emory University Atlanta, Georgia Active [13]
Iota April 11, 2009 Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan Active [1]
Kappa April 5, 2003 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois Active [25]
Lambda April 15, 2001 Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Active [26]
Mu March 31, 2012 University at Albany Albany, New York Active [27]
Nu March 1, 2015 Iowa State University Ames, Iowa Active [28]
Xi November 18, 2012 University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Active [29]
Omicron March 27, 2010 University of West Florida Pensacola, Florida Active [8]
Pi April 15, 2012 University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Active [30]
Rho April 10, 2016 University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut Active [31]
Sigma April 10, 2016 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Active [32]
Tau April 22, 2018 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin Active [33]
Phi March 31, 2019 Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Active [34]
Upsilon October 26, 2019 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska Active
Associate March 21, 2020 University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee Active [35]
Associate November 13, 2021 University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Active
Associate November 13, 2022 University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee Active

Alumnae chapters edit

Following are the alumni chapters of Delta Phi Lambda.[19] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.

Institution Date Established Location Status References
University of Georgia July 1, 2015 Athens, Georgia Active [9][1][10]
University of Cincinnati August 4, 2018 Cincinnati, Ohio Active [20]
Central Florida July 1, 2015 Orlando, Florida Inactive [36]
University of North Carolina at Charlotte June 1, 2019 Charlotte, North Carolina Active
Northeast May 22, 2021 Albany, New York Active

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Chapter: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority - Fraternity & Sorority Life - Grand Valley State University". www.gvsu.edu.
  2. ^ "Delta Phi Lambda | Sorority and Fraternity Engagement | Iowa State University". sfe.dso.iastate.edu.
  3. ^ "Discover UGA". discover.uga.edu.
  4. ^ Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory (July 13, 2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Associated University Presse. ISBN 9780838641941 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association".
  6. ^ a b "Multicultural Showcase Highlights Greek Values". January 30, 2015.
  7. ^ "Greek life on UF campus due to expand in 2015". The Independent Florida Alligator.
  8. ^ a b c "Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) | | University of West Florida". uwf.edu.
  9. ^ a b c Wang, Zhe (Mia). "Only Asian sorority and fraternity at Iowa State raises awareness for Asian students". Iowa State Daily.
  10. ^ a b c d Laughlin, Alex (18 August 2011). "Delta Phi Lambda adds Asian spice to Greek system". The Red and Black.
  11. ^ a b Morrison, Hunter. "The History of UWF".
  12. ^ a b Guidestar.
  13. ^ a b "Multicultural Greek Council | Emory University | Atlanta GA". osfl.emory.edu.
  14. ^ a b "Georgia State Graduate to Pursue International Affairs as 2021 Rangel Fellow". January 6, 2021.
  15. ^ T, Miller, Michael; V, Tolliver, David (November 23, 2018). Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism. IGI Global. ISBN 9781522572756 – via Google Books.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ a b William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Phi Lambda chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
  17. ^ "- MyInvolvement". myinvolvement.org.
  18. ^ "DFL Everlasting Magazine - Issue 1". Issuu. April 4, 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Chapter Locator". Delta Phi Lambda. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  20. ^ a b "Sororities". Our Community.
  21. ^ Turner, Megan (December 12, 2020). "UCF students use social media to call for action against controversial professor".
  22. ^ The Epsilon chapter originated as the Nexus Club (local) formed in 2002.
  23. ^ "| School of Civil and Environmental Engineering". ce.gatech.edu.
  24. ^ "Eta Chapter DePaul Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Fall 2012 Rho Class Recruitment". DePaul University.
  25. ^ Loyola University Chicago
  26. ^ "- PURDUE UNIVERSITY | BoilerLink". boilerlink.purdue.edu.
  27. ^ "- MyInvolvement". myinvolvement.org.
  28. ^ "Iowa State University • Student Organizations". www.stuorg.iastate.edu.
  29. ^ "Active Organizations". Fraternity & Sorority Life.
  30. ^ "Delta Phi Lambda | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life". greeklife.uncc.edu.
  31. ^ Catoe, Jamel (November 2, 2015). "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. | Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development".
  32. ^ "- TigerQuest". clemson.campuslabs.com.
  33. ^ "Sororities". Fraternity & Sorority Life.
  34. ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. : Find a Student Organization : Student Activities". activities.osu.edu.
  35. ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. UTK Associate Chapter". Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life. May 12, 2020.
  36. ^ "THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF DELTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY, INC.:: Florida (US):: OpenCorporates". opencorporates.com.

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